The Nigerian government is set to sign new agreements with Brazil, fostering long term collaborations and stronger trade ties.
The new MoUs will be signed at the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) which kicks off in Abuja on Tuesday. The dialogue is expected to cover a range of critical areas, including agricultural technology, defence and security, energy collaboration, trade facilitation and industrial development.
Announcing the plans in a statement, the Presidency announced the arrival of Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, as both countries look to deepen their bilateral ties.
The Brazilian delegation was received by top Nigerian officials, including Senator Hadejia; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha; and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima will host Alckmin throughout his visit, which will feature several joint events, including the opening ceremony of the Strategic Dialogue on Tuesday morning at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
According to the Office of the Vice President, the SDM provides a framework for both countries to deepen cooperation on strategic priorities.
A joint press conference by the Foreign Ministers of Nigeria and Brazil is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, also at the State House.
Later that evening, a Nigeria–Brazil Gala Dinner will be hosted by Vice President Shettima in honour of the visiting delegation.
Observers say the visit could mark a turning point in Nigeria-Brazil relations, particularly in unlocking new trade and investment flows between the two largest economies in Africa and Latin America.
